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In brief15
Windscreen and headlight
washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 74, Washer fluid 3 141.
Rear window wiper and washer
system
Turn lever:
7=offe=wiperf=washer
Rear window wiper/washer 3 75,
Washer fluid 3 141.
Climate control
Heated rear window
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 40.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing the Ü button also activates
the heated exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 37.
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16In brief
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Climate control system
■ Air distribution to V.
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Cooling AC on.
■ Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 99.
Electronic climate control system
■ Press button Ê. LED illuminates in
the button when activated.
■ Temperature, air distribution and cooling are regulated automatically
and the fan runs at high speed.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü
3 40.
Electronic climate control system
3 101.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then pull up the
collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 119.
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In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 156,
3 190.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 138.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 36, 3 42,
3 49.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine with key
■ Turn key to position A
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake pedal
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to position M for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ turn key to position D and release
Starting the engine 3 114.
Starting the engine with the
power button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake pedal
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ press Start/Stop button and release
■ engine starts after a short delay
Power button 3 112.
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Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ Move the selector lever to neutral
■ Release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates in the instrument cluster
3 87.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 115.
Parking9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake without pressing release button.Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
■ Turn the ignition key to position St
and remove it. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock
is felt to engage.
■ Close the windows.
■ Lock the vehicle with button e on
the remote control 3 23.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 33.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switchedoff 3 137.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 19, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 136.
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Keys, doors and windows19Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 29
Vehicle security ............................ 32
Exterior mirrors ............................ 36
Interior mirrors ............................. 37
Windows ...................................... 38Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified on the
key or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 170, Radio remote control
3 19, Electronic key system 3 21,
Central locking 3 23, Starting the
engine 3 114.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical, remove key and then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key through 180° and repeat operation.Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.
Radio remote control
Used to operate: ■ Central locking system 3 23
■ Anti-theft locking system 3 32
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■ Anti-theft alarm system 3 33
■ Load compartment 3 31
The remote control has a range of
approx. 5 metres. It can be restricted
by external influences. The hazard
warning flashers confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect it from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Depending on model, the vehicle may use a 2 button or 3 button remote
control or an electronic key which
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control.
Electronic key system 3 21.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the remote control,
it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded
■ Battery voltage too low
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
remote control while not in range,
which will require reprogramming
by a workshop■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources
Manual key operation 3 23.
Remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
2-button and 3-button remote control
Remove screw and open battery
compartment by inserting a coin into
the slot and twisting.
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Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2016), paying attention to the installation position.
Reattach both halves of the cover,
ensuring they engage correctly.
Replace screw and tighten.
Electronic key
The need for battery replacement is
indicated by a message in the Driver
Information Centre 3 89.
Press and hold the release button on
the side of the electronic key and pull out the emergency manual key from
the top. Unclip the battery cover
located on the rear of the electronic
key, then press one side of the battery
to release and remove the battery.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2016), paying attention to the
installation position.
Reattach battery cover and reinsert
the emergency manual key.
Electronic key synchronisation
Press any button on the electronic
key four times within range of the
detection zone (approx. one metre) of the front doors or load compartment.
The electronic key will be
synchronised when the ignition is
switched on.Electronic key system
Enables a handsfree operation of the following functions:
■ Central locking system 3 23
■ Load compartment 3 31
■ Ignition switching on and starting the engine 3 112
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.
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22Keys, doors and windows
Notice
Always take the electronic key with you when exiting the vehicle.
The electronic key being left in the
card reader is indicated by a warning chime 3 89 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 89
when the driver's door is opened.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 19 and an entry
lighting function 3 98.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Notice
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment during driving, as
this is outside of the detection zone
(indicated by a warning chime at low
speed 3 89 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 89).
Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated or thecentral locking switch e 3 23 is
pressed. To re-enable handsfree
operation, restart the engine.
Power button 3 112.
Replacing battery in electronic
key Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced. The need for
battery replacement is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 89.
Battery replacement, see Radio
remote control 3 19.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
■ Fault in electronic key.
■ Electronic key out of reception range.
■ Battery voltage too low.■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Emergency manual key
Press and hold the release button on
the side of the electronic key and pull out the emergency manual key from
the top.
Manually lock or unlock the doors by turning the key in the lock.